Xerox

Pronunciation: /ˈzɪəˌrɒks/

Definitions of Xerox

noun a brand name for a photocopier or photocopying machine

Example Sentences

A1 I need to make a Xerox of this document.

A2 Can you please make a Xerox copy of this for me?

B1 The Xerox machine is out of order, so we need to find an alternative way to copy the documents.

B2 I prefer to use the Xerox machine for making copies because it's faster.

C1 The Xerox technology has greatly improved over the years, making it easier to produce high-quality copies.

C2 The Xerox Corporation is known for its innovative products in the field of document management.

Examples of Xerox in a Sentence

formal The office manager made copies of the report using the Xerox machine.

informal Can you Xerox these papers for me real quick?

slang I'll just run these through the Xerox real fast.

figurative Her memory was like a Xerox machine, perfectly duplicating every detail.

Grammatical Forms of Xerox

• past tense: Xeroxed
• plural: Xeroxes
• comparative: more Xerox
• superlative: most Xerox
• present tense: Xerox
• future tense: will Xerox
• perfect tense: have Xeroxed
• continuous tense: is Xeroxing
• singular: Xerox
• positive degree: Xerox
• infinitive: to Xerox
• gerund: Xeroxing
• participle: Xeroxed

Origin and Evolution of Xerox

First Known Use: 1960 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'Xerox' originates from the name of the company that popularized the photocopier machine, Xerox Corporation.

Evolution of the word: Initially used as a proper noun to refer to the company, 'Xerox' eventually became a commonly used verb to mean making a photocopy, regardless of the brand of the machine used.